Schools in Nr Wigan, North West (2025)
2 schools · 368 students · 1 local authority, 1 academy · median Pupils on roll 191.
Nr Wigan, in North West, has 2 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 368 students. By level there is 2 primary; by sector 1 local authority, 1 academy.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Mary's Catholic Primary School (89.7, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy (74.0, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy (191 students), St Mary's Catholic Primary School (177 students).
Ranked schools in Nr Wigan
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 190St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolNr Wigan · Local authority Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 177 students
- 274Parbold Douglas Church of England AcademyNr Wigan · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Nr Wigan · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 89.7 Top 10% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 177 |
| 2 | Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy Nr Wigan · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 74.0 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 191 |
Compare the top 2 schools in Nr Wigan side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Nr Wigan?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Nr Wigan with a Success Index (England) of 89.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Nr Wigan?
Nr Wigan has 2 schools (2 primary) educating 368 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Nr Wigan?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Nr Wigan is 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.